Global Automation Lead — Mechanical & Systems Engineer

Corning Inc.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 96,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & incentives

Company-paid pension

Health & wellness benefits

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning Inc. is seeking a technical/mechanical lead within the Optical Connectivity Solutions Division to drive automation equipment projects worldwide.

You will lead design, integration, and cost-reduction efforts, collaborating with internal teams and external integrators to deliver on-time, on-budget equipment that meets performance targets. Ideal candidates hold a Mechanical/Mechatronics degree and 5+ years in design or automation, with ability to travel globally (Mexico and Poland).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years of mechanical design, automation integration or capital asset development and deployment experience
• Able to travel domestically and globally (Mexico and Poland at a minimum)
• Valid passport
• High level of technical curiosity that will enable unique solutions to the technical challenges incumbent in the position
• Fundamental understanding of mechanical design practices, equipment fabrication and assembly, and troubleshooting mechanical systems
• Ability to use experimentation to develop basic process knowledge, design prototype test systems, and perform proof of principle testing to validate design approach. Develop experimental plans focused on testing equipment, prototypes, and troubleshoot mechanical issues
• Use CAD tools (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks) and animation tools to visualize concepts, describe processes, and describe systems requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical design expertise for new equipment and improvements.
• Coordinate with external system integrators and machine builders to deliver integrated equipment on time.
• Lead project phases from initiation to technology transfer and start-up support.
• Ensure design packages meet Corning standards and are well documented.
• Prepare automation specifications per PRIME and GPM playbooks.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve automation issues and understand system requirements.
• Manage projects with minimal supervision in a team environment.

Skills

Mechanical design

Automation integration

Project leadership

Technical curiosity

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Windchill

Visio

Minitab

SolidWorks Vault

Job description

Corning Inc. is seeking a technical/mechanical lead within the Optical Connectivity Solutions Division to drive automation equipment projects worldwide.

You will lead design, integration, and cost-reduction efforts, collaborating with internal teams and external integrators to deliver on-time, on-budget equipment that meets performance targets. Ideal candidates hold a Mechanical/Mechatronics degree and 5+ years in design or automation, with ability to travel globally (Mexico and Poland).